34 - Jake Rowe, LB
2011: 8.5 QB sacks is third most in team history... a hybrid athlete who could see the field in
multiple roles in 2011.
2010: Started 6 games... recorded 17 tackles (7 solo/10 assists)... earned 2.5 tackles-for-loss (1
QB sack)... broke up one pass... recovered one on-side kick (no return yards)... best game came
vs Wolfpack (7 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack)... valuable member of Blaze special team units. 51 prep
points were the 2nd most, all-time.
2009 (rookie): Voted "Most Improved Defensive Player" after beginning his career as a wide
receiver... started 6 games at linebacker... lead team with single-season record 7.5 sacks & tied
for team lead with 10 tackles-for-loss... 19 solo tackles were good enough for second best on
the team, while his 46 total tackles ranked third... also recorded one pass-break-up... returned
3 kickoffs for 24 yards (longest return covered 9 yards)... gained 6 yards on only reception of
the season (at West Michigan Force)... reached single-game career best 6 tackles three times...
recorded 2 sacks at Lima... had a fantastic interception return for a touchdown called back at
Northwest Ohio Raiders... one of only two players (Marty Birchmeier) in team history to
record sacks on consecutive plays (vs Northwest Ohio Raiders)... chose to switch jersey
numbers (#24 to #34) at the end of the season... recruited by Shawn Wells.
2011: 8.5 QB sacks is third most in team history... a hybrid athlete who could see the field in
multiple roles in 2011.
2010: Started 6 games... recorded 17 tackles (7 solo/10 assists)... earned 2.5 tackles-for-loss (1
QB sack)... broke up one pass... recovered one on-side kick (no return yards)... best game came
vs Wolfpack (7 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack)... valuable member of Blaze special team units. 51 prep
points were the 2nd most, all-time.
2009 (rookie): Voted "Most Improved Defensive Player" after beginning his career as a wide
receiver... started 6 games at linebacker... lead team with single-season record 7.5 sacks & tied
for team lead with 10 tackles-for-loss... 19 solo tackles were good enough for second best on
the team, while his 46 total tackles ranked third... also recorded one pass-break-up... returned
3 kickoffs for 24 yards (longest return covered 9 yards)... gained 6 yards on only reception of
the season (at West Michigan Force)... reached single-game career best 6 tackles three times...
recorded 2 sacks at Lima... had a fantastic interception return for a touchdown called back at
Northwest Ohio Raiders... one of only two players (Marty Birchmeier) in team history to
record sacks on consecutive plays (vs Northwest Ohio Raiders)... chose to switch jersey
numbers (#24 to #34) at the end of the season... recruited by Shawn Wells.
